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Have you ever thought about the fact that Jesus only said that He was personally building one thing: the church? ““I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. “I will give you the keys of theContinue reading “I love the church, churches, and my church”

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32, NASB95) Recently, I saw a “tweet” from a Christian leader who pointed out that we really don’t hold grudges, but rather grudges hold us. That is so very true. Bitterness and grudges have been aroundContinue reading “Life verses #2 – Ephesians 4:32”

As Jesus was taking his last breaths on the cross, he cried out “It is finished!”  What did he mean by that?  What does that have to do with our lives today?  I take a look at those questions in this message I shared this past Sunday at Whitesburg…

Like so many around the world, I have been interested this week in the selection of the new pope.  Pope Francis is now the leader of over 1 billion Catholics around the world.  His selection is understandably big news.  His religious leadership and influence on the world stage is evident.  I am grateful for hisContinue reading “Baptists and Popes”

“Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.” (Psalm 37:3–5, NKJV) On this SaturdayContinue reading “There is power in just staying faithful”

On Wednesday evenings, I am sharing a series of message on the life of David. Recently I shared a message on David’s actions toward a young man named Mephibosheth and what they teach us about grace.  Due to the great amount of feedback I have received from this message, I wanted to share a synposisContinue reading “A Powerful Picture of Grace”

“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15–16, NASB95) Years ago I heard someone talk about what you cannot do with the time you have in this world.  First of all, you cannot save time because timeContinue reading “Today is the day!”

“Anything is better than the dead calm of indifference.” – Charles Spurgeon This morning, I read those words and they gripped my heart. Immediately, my mind went to the Lord’s famous words to the Laodicean church in the book of Revelation… ““And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things saysContinue reading “The dead calm of indifference”

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15, ESV) In over twenty years as a pastor, there are some things that you never get used to.  Yesterday, I visited in the home of a member of our church who is dying of cancer. With his wife on one side of theContinue reading “Weeping with those that weep”

Is there an issue in your life where you really struggle to trust God completely?  Scripture affirms over and over again that we are to trust Him. “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of yourContinue reading “Trusting God”